Town/county Notes

Town/County Notes

ISLE OF WIGHT - The Isle of Wight Cooperative Extension will offer a three-night series, ``How To Get Your Kid Into College,'' on Oct. 12, 13, and 15.

The three sessions, held from 7 to 9 p.m. each evening, will cover SAT/standardized tests, college admissions and scholarships and financial aid.

The series was designed to help parents of high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors. However, parents of seniors may also find the classes beneficial.

There is a $25 fee for the series. All money will be used to support the Isle of Wight County 4-H programming.

For more information or to register for the series, call Teresa Weaver, 4-H Extension Agent, at (757) 365-6257, no later than Oct. 9.

MUSEUM OBSERVES ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH

SMITHFIELD - The Isle of Wight County Museum will sponsor an interpretation and identification of artifacts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10, as part of the activities in October to observe Virginia Archaeology Month.

Chris Eckard, president, and Ed Bottoms, vice president, of the Archaeology Society of Virginia, will answer visitors' questions on artifacts. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own artifacts for these experts to identify. There are no fees or registration.

The Isle of Wight County Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, and closed on Monday. Admission is free. For more information, or to schedule a group tour, call the museum at (757) 357-7459.

WORKSHOP TARGETS CHILD CARE BUSINESS

SUFFOLK - ``Starting A Family Child Care Business: Opening Your Home and Your Heart'' is a three-part workshop offered by the Suffolk Early Childhood Development Commission and Virginia Cooperative Extension from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27 at Pruden Vocational-Technical Center, 4169 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk.

The $5 fee covers the cost of program materials. Refreshments will be provided and participants will receive a certificate.

The program includes workshops led by professionals who will address these topics: operating as a business, setting up a child care program, licensing and voluntary registration, USDA food program, health and safety issues, record keeping and tax issues, as well as information from a panel of family day care providers, and a resource table. Registration deadline is Monday. For a registration form or more information, call the Virginia Cooperative Extension at (757) 925-6409; or the Early Childhood Commission at (757) 539-0216, Ext. 103.

WORKSHOP TEACHES DISCIPLINE METHODS

SUFFOLK - ``Discipline for Young Children'' a free five-week home study being offered by Virginia Cooperative Extension, will begin Oct. 15.

The biweekly series is designed to view different discipline methods and how they can make a difference; what works, what doesn't; heading off problems before they start; practical tips to ease parental stress; and setting limits without nagging, begging or losing your temper.

For more information or to register, call the Virginia Cooperative Extension at (757) 925-6409.

JURIED ART EXPO. The Suffolk Art League will hold its annual Juried Exhibition Oct. 18-Nov. 25 at the Suffolk Museum, 118 Bosley Ave. The event is open to all artists and three works may be submitted. Work should be brought to the museum on Oct. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. or Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is an entry fee of $15 for current Suffolk Art League members and $35 for non-members. For information, call the Suffolk Art League at 925-0448, or the Suffolk Museum at 925-6311.

CHAMBER DAY. The Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce will hold its 31st annual Chamber Day event at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Morgart's Beach FFA Camp. The menu will highlight Smithfield Food products and music will be provided. Tickets may be purchased at the Bank of Isle of Wight, the Chamber of Commerce office or Farmers Bank of Windsor and Smithfield. Call 357-3502 for information.